Erskine, John, of Dun (1509–1591)

Scottish religious reformer. Fellow Protestant reformers, George Wishart and John Knox, were his personal friends, and all through the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, and part of the following reign, Erskine was a leader and a reconciling influence in the religious quarrels of the time. He held the office of superintendent of the reformed Church of Scotland for Angus and Mearns from 1560–89, and, although a layman, was several times elected moderator of the general assembly. He was a member of the king's council from 1579. Erskine was educated at King's College, Aberdeen.